Heart-Healthy Maple-Spiced Pecans

Heart-Healthy Maple-Spiced Pecans

With their crunchy texture and rich flavor, pecans are a delicious way to make snacks satisfying, and they’re good for your health. Like other nuts, pecans are a good source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. In this recipe, the combination of spices provides layers of sweetness without the need for excess added sugar.

Ingredients

Servings  8

• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound pecan halves
• Cooking spray (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a large glass or metal bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy.
3. Whisk in the maple syrup.
4. Whisk in the cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, and salt.
5. Using a spatula, gently fold the pecans into the egg whites, coating them evenly.
6. To prevent the nuts from sticking, line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, or lightly spray the baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the pecans onto the baking sheet in a single layer, separating any nuts that stick together.
7. Bake for 8 minutes.
8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Using a spatula or spoon, break up any clumps. Bake for 7 minutes.
9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Stir the nuts so they do not stick together. Cool the nuts completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Quick Tips

Tip: Serve the nuts as a snack or use them as a topping for yogurt or in your favorite salad.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 214 per serving
• Protein 3g
• Total Fat 20.5g
  • Saturated Fat 2g
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 11.5g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 80mg
• Total Carbohydrates
  • Dietary Fiber 3g
  • Sugars 5g
  • Added Sugars 3g

Source: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes/heart-healthy-maple-spiced-pecans